Boredom's Inspiration

    I woke up to the news on the T.V. this morning...explosive devices causing fires in mail rooms; people impersonating super hero crime fighters, to try to (?) help the police; Anna Nicole's lawyer/friend being cleared of all charges;  and another snow storm watch in effect for the Northeast...*sigh!*
    I had to find something else to focus on...QUICK!! And since my crocheting arm is not quite 'up to snuff' yet, I decided to look at some other people's crocheting and knitting to, at least, keep myself inspired...To crochet!!!...It's not going to be long....It's not going to be long!!! :-)
    The arm warmers with the flowers in my header photo are from an Etsy shop called afra. They have all kinds of things with different textures and designs...a handmade fiber person's inspiration palette! I like these arm warmers because of...you guessed it...the flowers! I just love a new place to stick a flower! :-] ... Speaking of which...

     ...When I saw this Daisy Chain Hat (PDF pattern) by NellieMagelly I just started smiling...just because! 
   So, on I went, looking for other crocheted goodies. These are some of the things I found....Lace Medallions in DELIGHT by RaesRags.

       Knit/Crochet Moccasin Slippers by natalya1905.

       Don't you just wanna slip your feet in them...and then lift your feet in the air and look at 'em?! LOL
     How about this Wire Crochet Sculpture by tessituraelica.

     None of my wire crocheted items ever looked this perfect! WOW! How cute would this look on your entry-way table, next to an interesting lamp?!....I'd fill it up with sweet treats for my guests to nibble on too, I think! :-) Hmmmm...Wonder if, with some practice,  I could make something like this?!
     I know I could make something like this crocheted purse kit!...But I run from things like this. The repeating of the same pattern over and over, and then having to sew it together!....Yikes! I get bored easily. This kind of thing should truly be left to those who do it well, and love to do it! And obviously zycee knows what she's doing here!

    I certainly can see how cute it would be all put together, but do I want to do it?!....Uh....that would be a BIG NO!!! LOL
       Lastly today, I'm just going to say, with a big smile on my face,...JasmineCreations!!!....I mean, this whole shop is full of the most beautiful shawls and wraps you'll ever want to see!!! There's this light green ruffled shawl...

    ...This White Silver Bridal Wrap...

    ....this grey and white ruffled Batik shawl...

    ....and many, many, more!! You HAVE to check out this shop! {I think they're pretty reasonably priced too, considering how much time and effort I KNOW goes into making something like this by hand!}
    I love Etsy!! No matter how bored you are, sitting quietly with a pulled muscle, there's always a feast for your eyes and mind to browse through! And it's getting more and more numerous every day...the things to look at, I mean. It looks like the whole world has finally discovered HANDMADE!!...Problem is, they don't want to PAY for it!!! ^_^
    Okay, off I go to watch hubby fold clothes, organize my stock room,...wash my hair. :-) Yep, he's going to even do that for me today! {Sounds all romantic, but I sure wish I could do it myself.  Something tells me I'm going to be REALLY wet when this is all done! LOL}


Loved Enough

He vacuums my floors,
and washes my tubs;
Cooks me good meals,
and gives nightly back rubs.

He drives me to meetings,
and carries my bags;
And when we go walking,
he zigs when I zag.

I've never cleaned an oven
(He does it willingly).
He also shops for grocery,
and at night he reads to me.

I'm the one that does the laundry;
But he helps me with the dusting,
and does all the endless repairs
that keep our old car from rusting.

There's  also other things he does,
like cuddling with me at night,
and being a gentle, unselfish lover
who can dance like its going out of sight!

There'll  never be anyone more loyal,
or more competitive at playing a game;
or anyone as hard of a worker.
I'm very thankful to carry his name.

I know it must be selfish
that I can get him to scratch my head,
or fill my water cup for me,
or help me make the bed.

Yes, I know I'm loved enough;
He just wants to make me happy;
And whatever I need he'll do;
I come first, and he'll do it all snappy.
Loved enough?-Yes I am, and quite sappy!